# Key things to know about California’s midterm elections

Al Jazeera outlines what to know about California’s midterm elections, covering the state’s key races and issues. California’s contests matter nationally because of its size, congressional districts, and statewide ballot measures.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/30/what-to-know-about-the-midterm-elections-in-california?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:38:49 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/2/us-midterms-what-to-know-about-independent-voters-and-candidates?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:53:42 +0000